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SYED QUADRI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Cybersecurity professional with expertise in Operational Security, Governance, and Architecture. Demonstrated success in Incident Management, Audit Compliance, and Identity Management. Proficient in Data Protection, Business Continuity, and Project Management. Focused on enhancing security posture through strategic initiatives and effective training programs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager, InfoSec Governance

SNB Capital
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Develop, implement, operationalize, and manage Information Security Governance practice.
  • Built and Institutionalized SNBC’s Information Security Governance Program from ground up, aligning with CMA, Tadawul, NCA ECC, PDPL, SDAIA NDMO, ISO/IEC 27001, and Aramco SACS-002 ensuring airtight compliance with national and international standards.
  • Led First-Ever Data Protection Compliance Program at SNB Capital, embedding privacy by design across systems and processes and ensuring readiness for local data protection mandates.
  • Drove Secure Digital Transformation by embedding security into every phase of business and IT projects from initiation to deployment ensuring risk-aware, compliance-aligned technology adoption.
  • Enabled Secure Third-Party Ecosystem through rigorous InfoSec and Data Privacy reviews of all third-party contracts and engagements, protecting SNBC from supply chain and legal risks.
  • Bridged Executive and Operational Layers by authoring and delivering monthly/quarterly cybersecurity posture reports to CEO, Information Security Committee, Board Risk Committee, and Technology Steering Committee driving informed decision-making at highest level.
  • Unified Governance Functions by aligning InfoSec strategy with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, ensuring cohesive enforcement of regulatory and risk controls across enterprise.
  • Pioneered Organization-Wide Cybersecurity Awareness Culture by developing and delivering tailored campaigns for general users, IT admins, executive leadership, and social media staff promoting sustainable security hygiene across all levels.
  • Established Metrics-Driven Cyber Governance through design and continuous tracking of KPIs and KRIs, delivering clear visibility into SNBC’s InfoSec posture and control effectiveness.
  • Steered Strategic Information Security Initiatives by designing and executing multi-year cybersecurity strategies mapped to business goals, emerging threats, and regulatory trajectories ensuring SNBC’s sustained alignment with Vision 2030’s digital trust agenda.
  • Governed Information Security Policy Exception Process, ensuring that all deviation requests are risk-assessed, justified, time-bound, and formally approved balancing business agility with regulatory and control requirements.
  • Deputy to CISO and CRO for overseeing critical information security and risk governance activities stepping in during high-stakes regulatory engagements, executive briefings, and cross-functional escalations to ensure continuity of strategic oversight.
  • Overseeing end-to-end handling of security events from detection and containment to root cause analysis and executive reporting and ensuring minimal business disruption and full regulatory compliance.
  • Cyber Crisis Management and Executive Escalations, coordinating with IT, Legal, Compliance, and third parties during critical incidents to ensure swift resolution, transparent communication, and preservation of business trust and operational integrity.
  • Supported Enterprise Information Security Risk, Compliance, and Data Protection Functions, by driving assessments, control validations, regulatory readiness activities, and ensuring alignment with NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, CMA guidelines, and KSA PDPL requirements.
  • Represented SNB Capital’s Information Security Department in periodic regulatory committee meetings on behalf of CISO, articulating organization’s cybersecurity posture, compliance progress, and risk landscape to national regulators and strategic stakeholders.
  • Led Periodic Review, Update, and Executive Approval of Information Security Framework, including policies, procedures, standards, and governance programs ensuring continued alignment with evolving regulatory requirements, business objectives, and threat landscapes.
  • Managed SLA-Driven Engagements with Parent Company’s Cybersecurity Team, ensuring timely delivery of shared security services to SNB Capital including incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and access governance, with clear accountability and escalation paths.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.

Consultant, InfoSec GRC

Insightful Visions Trading Company
Riyadh, KSA
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Led a high-performing information security consulting team, enabling clients across government, BFSI, and public sectors to achieve both tactical and strategic cybersecurity and business objectives by improving the compliance percentage for majority of clients to upto 90%.
  • Guided organizations in maintaining full compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements and international best practices in Information Security and Cybersecurity.
  • Advised and supported clients throughout end-to-end journey of attaining internationally recognized certifications in information security and data protection.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive information security strategies, frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures tailored to clients’ operational needs.
  • Served as Project Manager for all information security consulting engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Identified emerging security trends and technologies, conducted in-depth quality reviews, managed RFP processes, evaluated vendors, and performed cost–benefit analyses for advanced security solutions.
  • Developed and delivered actionable information security metrics and reports, empowering senior leadership to make informed, risk-based decisions.

Lecturer, Software Engineering

King Saud University
06.2008 - 08.2021
  • Lectured in the Software Engineering Department, delivering core and elective courses in Software Engineering, Computer Security, and Network Security to undergraduate students.
  • Designed and taught specialized GRC, advanced networking, and hands-on cybersecurity courses for the Community College, enhancing practical and theoretical competencies of students.
  • Served as an active member of the university’s mandatory research group focusing on Software Engineering and Information Assurance, contributing to research initiatives of national and academic significance.
  • Architected and led the first-ever hackathon in Saudi Arabia on IBM Bluemix technology, fostering innovation and industry engagement among students.
  • Published peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, international conferences, and academic foundations of global repute.
  • Mentored students in applied research projects bridging academic knowledge with industry requirements in software engineering and cybersecurity.
  • Integrated emerging cybersecurity practices and technologies into the curriculum to align with evolving national and global standards.
  • Collaborated with faculty and industry experts to promote cross-disciplinary research and applied solutions in information assurance.

Education

Masters - computer applications

Masters in Computer Applications

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Operations Management
  • Information Security & Data Protection Governance
  • Cybersecurity Architecture, Design, and Incident Management
  • InfoSec Audit and Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Awareness and Trainings
  • Identity and Access Management
  • IT Business Continuity Management
  • Project & Vendor Management
  • IT and Data Protection Solutioning

Certification

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISO27001:2013 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301:2012 Implementor, ITIL Foundation (V4) Certification, Management Development Program, Supervisory Skills Development Program, Self-Development and Team Building Program, Effective Meetings and Communication, Emotional Intelligence Skills: Self-awareness Management, Leading Teams, Conflict Management

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led the design, development, implementation and operationalization of the Information Security Program for leading Capital Market Institutions in KSA.
  • Led the development, implementation, and operationalization of the Data Protection Framework at leading Capital Market Institution.
  • Successfully established and led the Cybersecurity risk assessment for the top commercial bank of KSA.
  • Successfully lead and maintained the ISO information security standards certification accreditation status for multiple clients.
  • Developed Strategies, Roadmaps, Policies, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines as per SAMA CSF, NCA, CMA, TADAWUL, KSA PDPL, NIST 800-53, and ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS standards.
  • Spearheaded KSU's first academic-industrial partnership with IBM.
  • Co-founded and served as IT Operations Manager of KSA’s first AI Center for Advanced Studies at King Saud University.
  • Headed KSU's Technology Study Office.
  • Orchestrated KSA's inaugural IBM Bluemix hackathon.
  • Conceived and currently serving as the honorary Global Chief Operating Manager for Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research.
  • Published cybersecurity and AI research in high-impact journals.
  • Acted as counselor for KSU students’ international internships.

Languages

English
Arabic

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/25/82
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Manager, InfoSec Governance

SNB Capital
11.2024 - 08.2025

Consultant, InfoSec GRC

Insightful Visions Trading Company
09.2021 - 10.2024

Lecturer, Software Engineering

King Saud University
06.2008 - 08.2021

Masters - computer applications

Masters in Computer Applications

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